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Silver Wedges & Roma

04/05/13 | bucket list, Georgetown, Past Adventures, Rome, shoes

This morning I was so excited to share with you all the success of my first juice cleanse, the Renovation level from Blue Print, however, this did not go as planned. I am pretty bummed that I cannot report about my success at this (I was even keeping a diary of my experience to share with you all) this but when I got to the point where I was experiencing more than half of the side effects I decided it was time to stop early.  I am NOT a quitter, but seriously, these were not fun – take a look here if you don’t believe me. 
Instead, I am going to look on the bright side – today is my favorite day of the week and I am wearing one of my favorite pair of shoes – my low silver and metallic wedges I bought two summers ago in Rome.  They are an essential part of my wardrobe and I am so excited I can finally wear them without tights.  I picked them for today especially as they are great shoes to travel in tonight I am headed straight from work to the airport for my mini-vacation in Florida! 
Usually when I post about shoes, of which this is the 24th pair in my closet I have featured (check them all out here) I give you other options of similar styles and colors that I think are similar to the pair in my closet but today I just can not do that because these are too special. They are not some designer label or a one of a kind but they are special to me.  I got these shoes while studying abroad in Rome and while they are cute, fun, and fashionable they have a story and a meaning behind them – weeks of amazing food, wine, stories, laughter, sunburns, and all around great memories.  
Instead of sharing with you other shoes like these I am going to give you a peek into the trip I was on when I purchased them –  please enjoy these photos of my travel abroad in Rome. The course was called “The Ancient City of Rome” and it was two week class studying Archaeology, History, and Culture. The short, cute girl in these photos is my now roommate Kitty. 
 Happy Friday and I hope you have a great weekend! 
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Comments

  1. Katie Jo says

    April 9, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I’d love to see Rome…so incredible!!

    xo,
    Katie
    hellolittlebean.com

  2. Nichole @justsomejane.com says

    April 8, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Your trip to Rome looks incredible! This is my number 1 dream destination!
    and the shoes… just adore them!!!

  3. Julie says

    April 7, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Cute shoes! And have fun on your vacation in Florida! I live in Florida. The weather right now is beautiful!

  4. Chymecindy** says

    April 6, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Nice shoes and oh Rome so pretty city.

  5. Fashion Friends says

    April 6, 2013 at 1:34 am

    Beautiful photos!
    We are new followers of your blog and we invite you to our: follow us, read and leave comments!
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  6. Jane S says

    April 6, 2013 at 1:28 am

    Lovely pictures ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://catsandphotos.blogspot.com

  7. issa chou says

    April 6, 2013 at 12:45 am

    oh how i miss rome! great photos!

    -issa
    wewearthings.com

  8. Becky Dougherty says

    April 5, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Love those shoes! The photos of your trip are beautiful! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Diana Marks says

    April 5, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    wow! beautiful photos! I’d love to go to Rome!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  10. honeyandcotton says

    April 5, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    see this outfit in Rome is very nice for me because Rome is the city where i live! very good job..well done..congratulation also for your blog. i am a new fashion blogger from italy. many kisseeeeeeeesssss.
    http://honeyandcotton.wordpress.com/

  11. Britt Whit says

    April 5, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    beautiful photos! looks like you had a blast!

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

  12. Paola Lauretano says

    April 5, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Lovely shoes and cool photos!!!

  13. Positively Amy says

    April 5, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Don’t be upset about the juice cleanse! I have tried before too and it gets SO hard after a few days!! You need your energy, girl!! and AH your trip looks so fun!!

  14. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    April 5, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    I love shoes like this that combine style and comfort! Thanks for sharing your Rome adventures. I’m hoping to go to Italy later this year.

    Have a great time in Florida!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  15. Sophia M says

    April 5, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    It looks like you had lots of fun!!!
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  16. Julye says

    April 5, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Love your pretty Rome pictures and your shoes are gorgeous!!!

    Have a great time in Florida and enjoy the sun ๐Ÿ˜‰ !!

  17. Huong @LLL says

    April 5, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    The wedges look so cute! I love your mini description of your new room-mate ^-^

  18. Susannah says

    April 5, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    That looks like an amazing trip! The hubby and I are planning a trip to Italy and I am so excited!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  19. Becky says

    April 5, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    So pretty! I’m going to Rome this summer so I’m really excited ๐Ÿ™‚ Soo many pretty photos!
    Have a great weekend! xo

  20. Aileen says

    April 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    So jealous that you got to go to, much less, study abroad in Rome! One of my regrets is not taking advantage of a study abroad program while I was in school!

  21. PinkPanthress says

    April 5, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Beautiful wedges… and I love the photographs from Roma!

    Follow the Royal Peach

  22. Adriana Lucia says

    April 5, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Super cute shoes and lovely photos!! What a fun trip! Italy is so gorgeous ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://www.leopardmartini.com/

  23. Always Maylee says

    April 5, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Super cute shoes and what a fabulous trip that must have been!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  24. Just Another Shopaholic says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Those shoes are just so cute.

  25. TheTinyHeart says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:10 am

    The cute shoes are a great way to remember your fabulous trip! Happy Friday!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  26. Blush says

    April 5, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Great Photos, love the flats
    I am following you now and I’d love if you follow Blush
    xoxo
    Paula
    blush-paula.blogspot.com

  27. Helene says

    April 5, 2013 at 9:39 am

    i don’t believe in cleanses, your body can clean itself! this trip looks amazing!! i want to go!

  28. Lian says

    April 5, 2013 at 9:09 am

    it looks like you had such a fun time there in roma! and the shoes are so lovely, i love the beads on the front of them!
    by the way, have a great weekend kelly!
    ♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.com

  29. Miล›ka Grabowska says

    April 5, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I like this shoes. So cool.^^
    Great photos, my dear^^ Really pretty^^
    Have a nice day, kisses ;*

    Miśka

  30. Regine Karpel says

    April 5, 2013 at 6:32 am

    Rome is beautiful! I love the shoes!
    http://www.rsrue.blogspot.com

  31. Heather says

    April 5, 2013 at 6:28 am

    What fun pictures – such a beautiful place! And those flats look cute and comfy ๐Ÿ™‚

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

  32. Chrissie says

    April 5, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Look you have lots of fun ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Greets from the EDELFABRIK
    Chrisie

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